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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,978.52, 322,526.10 and 74,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,978.52, 322,526.10 and 74,748.08 is: 112,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,978.52 : 322,526.10 = 74,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,978.52/322,526.10 = 74,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,978.52x = 322,526.10 × 74,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,978.52x = 24,108,206,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,206,724.89/214,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,142.40

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